For this episode, Ty and Daphne discuss recent news and events. They begin by catching up (00:30) and discussing “Oh Lawd” news (3:30)—including an open house gone wrong (4:00), a “disappointing” plantation tour (7:20), Izzy Azalea’s comments on cultural appropriation (10:35), Joe Biden’s controversial remarks (14:08), and the NCAA’s “Rich Paul Rule” (17:18). They then have a conversation about a shooting scare at Walmart (23:15), the corporate and political response to recent mass shootings (25:31), gun control in the United States (29:05), and the relationship between racial resentment and gun policy preferences (32:20). They close the episode by discussing immigration. Specifically, they have a conversation about the Mississippi ICE raids (38:00), ICE’s shocking response to the backlash (40:30), the militarization of ICE (41:30), the lack of accountability for Mississippi business owners (42:40), an unfortunate ending to a deportation (46:52), and how the fear of ICE is impacting Latino immigrant communities (52:36).

The purpose of this podcast is to take everyday questions, conversations, and debates and attempt to provide answers by including up-to-date research along with occasional interviews from experts. This podcast is meant to bridge the gap between the world of academia and The People. When you listen to us, you’ll always have new facts to bring to the conversation with friends on the hottest topics. And as always, continue to be the oppressor’s worst fear.